Seastar Solutions HC5323-3 Installation guide

Brand: Seastar Solutions

Model: HC5323-3

Type: Installation guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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These cylinders replace the Hynautic K-18 (HC5322-3) and K-19

(HC5323-3) steering cylinders.

These cylinders are not intended for use on any racing and/or

aggressive type applications.

Important Notes

HC5322-3 & HC5323-3

STEERING CYLINDER

1. At ALL times protect cylinder shafts from nicks and scratches. A

damaged cylinder shaft cannot be repaired and MUST be replaced.

2. To achieve MAXIMUM performance, cylinder is to be mounted at

a right angle (90°) to the rudder arm when in the center position

(refer to Figure A below).

3. Ball joint connections allow for no-load pivoting and minor

misalignment. Ball joint connections are NOT designed to handle

steering loads when significantly misaligned.

Mounting area MUST be able to withstand significant forces in

excess of 2000 lb. There must be NO binding or interference of

the ball joints at any point in the steering arc

Figure A. Correct Cylinder to Rudder Arm Mounting Orientation.

90°

PLANE 'A' TO BE PARALLEL TO PLANE 'B'.

(CYLINDER AND RUDDER ARM TO SWING

TOGETHER IN PARALLEL PANES.)

90°

RUDDER ARM IN

CENTERED POSITION

RUDDER

ARM

3/8" HOLES

MOUNTING BRACKET

(INCLUDED WITH

CYLINDER)

X = CENTERED POSITION

HC5322-3 = 28.0"

HC5323-3 = 33.0"

CAUTION

NOTICE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INBOARD RUDDER ARM HOLE LOCATION

Total Rudder Arc Dimension – Center of Rudder arm to Center of bolt

HC5323-3 (9"stroke) HC5322-3 (7" stroke)

60 degrees 9" 7"

70 degrees 8" 6"

Table 1.

Cylinder Mounting – Rod End

to Tiller Connection

1. Determine rudder arm hole location using Table 1 below.

2. Lightly grease the bolts being installed into the rudder arm and

mounting bracket.

3. Assemble 1/2" x 2–1/4" bolt (item 2) and washers (items 3) into

rod end assembly and rudder arm, as shown in Figure B.

4. Torque nuts (item 4, Figure B) to 43 ft-lb (58.3Nm).

5. Place rudder in centered position and extend cylinder to mid

stroke (see x dimension in Figure A).

6. Temporarily install the other rod end into the mounting bracket

(item 1, Figure A). Using the bracket as a template, mark off the

positions of the two 3/8" holes on the mounting surface.

7. Once the mounting location is chosen and marked, confirm that

there are no obstructions on the opposite side of the backing

surface and drill the required mounting holes.

Mount the bracket (item 1, Figure A) with through bolts, washers and

nuts (not supplied by SeaStar Solutions). DO NOT USE LAG BOLTS.

9. Attach rod end to mounting bracket as described in Steps 3 & 4.

10. BEFORE final hose/tube connection, swing rudder back and forth

to ensure free movement of the cylinder and that the ball joint

connections are not binding.

RUDDER ARM

ROD END ASSEMBLY

Figure B. Attaching Rod End Assembly to Rudder Arm.

Any binding and/or interference

MUST be corrected prior to use.

Failure to do so may lead to

separation of components and/or

prevention of steering control.

Separation of components and/or

prevention of steering control may

lead to unpredictable boat behavior

resulting in property damage,

personal injury and/or death.

WARNING

Seastar Solutions HC5323-3 Installation guide

Seastar Solutions HC5323-3 Installation guide

Seastar Solutions HC5323-3 Installation guide

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